Russian Federation: Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

On June 17, 2026, the Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation approved Thematic Review No. 8/2026 on the Application by Arbitrazh (Commercial) Courts of Legislation...

A Russian court refused to recognize and enforce two LCIA arbitration awards totaling over EUR 247 million against RUSAL and RTI Limited, finding that enforcement would violate Russian public order due to sanctions-related...

The UK has introduced sweeping changes to its sanctions framework through new Russia-related designations and comprehensive legislative amendments affecting multiple regimes. These developments include expanded end-use controls, revised licensing grounds, and updated reporting thresholds that fundamentally alter compliance obligations for businesses operating in sanctioned sectors.

On 18 July 2025, the European Union adopted its 18th package of restrictive measures against Russia, in response to the ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine.

EU Commission Updates FAQs on FDI Screening Regulation (EU) 2019/452...

Following a 50 day trial in the Commercial Court in the Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims, on 11 June 2025, Mr Justice Butcher handed down judgment, ruling in favour of the Claimant lessors...

On 16 December 2024, the Council of the EU adopted its fifteenth package of restrictive measures against Russia, which supplements those discussed in our previous newsflashes.

On 22 November 2024, the European Commission (the "Commission") issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the interpretation of the "Best Efforts" obligation in Article 8a of Council Regulation (EU).

EU operators are required to "undertake their best efforts" to ensure that their subsidiaries (including those in Russia) do not participate in activities undermining the restrictive measures provided.